fluorination
Fluorine atom insertion
Fluorination is the process of introducing fluorine atoms into a chemical compound.
In chemistry, it typically involves replacing hydrogen atoms with fluorine to alter a molecule's properties—pharmaceuticals often undergo fluorination to increase stability or bioavailability.
Water fluorination adds fluoride compounds to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay.
The fluorination of drinking water remains controversial in some communities.
Exchange of one for another
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
- catalystAgent enabling change
selectivity · mechanism · aromatic · bond · oxidation · addition · radical
Nonstick pan coating
- refrigerantsHeat-absorbing cooling agents
- polymersLarge chain-like molecules
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- PTFEFluoropolymer with low friction
fluoropolymers · CFCs · HFCs · processing · production · petrochemical · aluminum · uranium enrichment
Fraction reaching active circulation
- SSRIsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- fluoxetineGeneric SSRI antidepressant
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
- anestheticsSensation-eliminating drugs
steroids · radiolabeling · potency · half-life · absorption · API · blockbuster drugs · atorvastatin
Oral cleaning gel
- enamelHard glossy coating
- cavity preventionProtecting teeth from decay
- remineralizationRestoring mineral content
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
varnish · treatment · topical · gel · tray · professional · hygienist · strengthening
Community-level disease prevention
- municipalOf city government
- drinking waterSafe liquid for consumption
- communityCollective of connected people
- ppmRatio per million
supply · additive · concentration · monitoring · regulation · CDC · controversy · groundwater
substitution
Exchange of one for another
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
catalyst · selectivity · mechanism · aromatic · bond · oxidation · addition · radical
Teflon
Nonstick pan coating
- refrigerantsHeat-absorbing cooling agents
- polymersLarge chain-like molecules
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
PTFE · fluoropolymers · CFCs · HFCs · processing · production · petrochemical · aluminum · uranium enrichment · semiconductor
bioavailability
Fraction reaching active circulation
- SSRIsSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
- fluoxetineGeneric SSRI antidepressant
- ciprofloxacinFluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
anesthetics · steroids · radiolabeling · potency · half-life · absorption · API · blockbuster drugs · atorvastatin
toothpaste
Oral cleaning gel
- enamelHard glossy coating
- cavity preventionProtecting teeth from decay
- remineralizationRestoring mineral content
mouthwash · varnish · treatment · topical · gel · tray · professional · hygienist · strengthening · demineralization
public health
Community-level disease prevention
- municipalOf city government
- drinking waterSafe liquid for consumption
- communityCollective of connected people
ppm · supply · additive · concentration · monitoring · regulation · CDC · controversy · groundwater · endemic
- Alkene Reactionshydrogenation, bromination, chlorination, Diels-Alder, Diels-Alder reaction
- C-H activationalkylation, amination, chlorination, bromination, palladium catalysis
- derivatizationacetylation, methylation, esterification, alkylation, phosphorylation
- fluorine compoundsdifluoride, hexafluoride, fluorocarbon, fluorocarbons, fluoropolymer
- Halogenationbromination, chlorination
- Substitution ReactionsSN1, SN2, SN2 reaction, Friedel-Crafts, nitration
fluorescent, fluoride, fluorine, fluorescence, fluorite, fluoroscopy, fluoridation, fluorinated, fluoroscope